Surrey cuts building permit timelines by 75 per cent

The City of Surrey has reduced residential building permit timelines by 75%, from 16 weeks to 4, enabling faster project starts. Builders now receive security deposits back in six weeks instead of six months, accelerating project progress. Minor tenant improvement permits are reviewed within one day. These improvements support rapid housing growth, with over 4,280 new dwellings and $2 billion in construction value recently achieved.